Join Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway on a hike to learn how winter impacted the Anishnaabek of Northern Michigan and how the Anishnaabek adapted their lives to make it through this most difficult season. 

Preregistration is required. Plan to meet at 10 am at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center for an introduction.  From here, the group will caravan to the Railroad Grade Trailhead.   

Due to the nature of activities on this hike, we ask that pets remain at home. 

 FEE:

Free. All programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun.

LOCATION:
Plan to meet at 10 am at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center for an introduction. From here, the group will caravan to the Railroad Grade Trailhead.

Important:

Programs may be cancelled or the location may change due to snow conditions or winter temperatures.

The decision to cancel or change the location is made two hours in advance. Please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the final details.

Programs should be assumed canceled if Leelanau County or Benzie County is under a "Winter Storm Warning" issued by the National Weather Service.

RESERVATION OR REGISTRATION: YES

To make a reservation, please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010. If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact the National Lakeshore so that visitors on the waiting list can be informed and take part in the hike.